BUYING OR SELLING IN OTTAWA

INVESTORS: CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON REAL ESTATE

Posted on May 16, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

What you need to know about Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate in Canada Before You Buy



Disclaimer: This is an overview of capital gains tax in Canada. Please do not take this as personal or business tax advice. Consult your tax professional to make your tax plan.Before we even get into the tax part of this article, let’s define ‘capital gain’ and ‘ca...

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IT’S NOT JUST A BUSINESS TRANSACTION

Posted on May 16, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

YOU CAN EXPECT TO FEEL ALL KINDS OF EMOTIONS WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOUSE



Selling a home and the process of getting it ready for sale, from changing burnt out lightbulbs, giving it a fresh coat of paint, ensuring there are fresh flowers throughout, and depersonalizing, can bring up all kinds of emotions for every member of tthe family, including t...

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SPRING CLEANING YOUR OTTAWA HOME INSIDE AND OUT

Posted on May 16, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

Here is a handy list of springtime tasks that every homeowner should know about:


INDOOR SPRING CLEANING

  • Central Air Conditioning. Get your central AC unit serviced now by an HVAC professional. An annual tune-up will keep it running well, even on the hottest July days. Keep the unit, which is located outside, clean and free of leaves and debris. Trim...

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HOW TO ANSWER “WHAT NEIGHBOURHOOD SHOULD I LIVE IN?”

Posted on May 16, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

Where you live affects everything about your lifestyle. Every. Single. Day.



Photo by Rigo Olvera

Why? It’s simple

Because you can always change or alter something you don’t like about a particular home. You can paint over some awful colour in the bedroom, upgrade a kitchen, or even budget for a large family room addition. What you can’t do is change t...

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BUYING A HOME IS LIKE FALLING IN LOVE

Posted on May 16, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

FIND A HOME TO LOVE IN OTTAWA


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I am working with a single client to find her perfect next home. Let’s call her Melissa. Melissa and I joke that finding the right house is like finding love. She talks often about a home she loved that she underbid on early in her search (with another agent, I should add). We talk about her wish list and...

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HOW DO I FINANCE A HOME PURCHASE AND A RENOVATION AT THE SAME TIME?

Posted on May 16, 2022 in Buying or Selling in Ottawa

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In a seller’s market like the one we are in now, as a buyer, you have fewer properties to choose from. You may not find exactly what you are looking for, but if you can expand your criteria to include homes that you could renovate to make “just right”, your options will increase.

There are two main obstacles that may impede your ab...

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